For those of you who live outside of America - what is your general perception of the American people?

Answer 1

my general perception of american people is that they are each unique individual human beings

Answer 2

I live in the GTA, Ontario Canada. Americans seem friendly and reasonably tolerant. It would appear that there are a large percentage of citizens obsessed with various forms of Christianity. For some reason a percentage of Americans are upset about the amount of Mexican nationals in the country, yet at the same time it appears that there are Americans of Hispanic back ground who are outraged by this viewed racism. I would put forward that the nation seems very divided over the Iraq occupation. The American people don't seem very interested in the rest of the world, but they also have a lot to deal with in their own back yard so this is quite understandable. A lot of Americans appear to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol. Nascar appears to be a new religion that is spill over the border. That's my spin, nice people who enjoy BBQ and football.

Answer 3

People are people. Americans, as most other people are victims of their cultural, educational and political systems. People tend to buy into their cultural propoganda: ie: America is the best, Canadians are not racist, Iranians are victims of the West. Media (tv, newspapers, radio etc) are controlled my those who want a very limited view to be allowed to circulate. Most people are either ignorant of that fact or quite happy to believe the propoganda, assuming it is positive or in their favor.

My brother lives in the States and his world view has changed greatly since then. He now speaks with an American accent. He identifies himself as American and will regurgitate the latest propoganda being circulated on the national news.

My experiences are varied: some positive, some negative but mostly downright funny! When I was 12 I visited California and was greeted by some pleasant and friendly natives. I was shocked when they exclaimed, that I spoke perfect American! English is one of the official languages of Canada and they didn't seem to realize this. Another funny anecdote: I grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and in the summer, worked in the motels/restaurants. I was always shocked when the American Tourists asked us where the snow and the Indians were?!! And this in July or August!!

Answer 4

I am from IReLand.
From films, tv and people talking I got an image that americans were eating far too much food, they had msg and other drugs in the food and that they were stupid.
the food problem is spreading into irl now, what will happen to my lovely green country!!!!
an for people being stupid, they are not. I was on y! andwers only 3 weeks and I think ye are as smart as us, if not smarter! your president however is an exception as are all!!!

Answer 5

Being from Canada & being under the shadow of the USA, this what I think:
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USA is a political bully
After 9, 11 when we took all your planes into our country & then told that it was are fault for letting in the terriorist in through Canada (the RCMP (our FBI) told them they were coming was not only wrong, but upset a lot a loving open hearted Canadians
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Same thing about the beef by locking Canadian cattle out of your country when the cow that had "mad cow" was original from the USA
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Pushy, selfish, too forward, no empathy skills,were #1 f*%!@ everyone else, Land of the free, but look at way Bush runs stuff
The world should run by Wal-mart (oh, it already does, Ok :) )
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Don't get in wrong, some of you guys are OK this what I've got impression from people, media
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You also know very little about Canada which is right beside you Why???
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Answer 6

hmm that depends. I think the genrall imaje I get is load and know it alls, very cool people.
but then am a huge wrestling fan and John Cenas american so theyre all good lol

Answer 7

They are selfish.

Answer 8

they re so spoiled